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| Lot# & Name: |
414. Hellenistic Terracotta Satyr Head |
| Estimate: |
$4,000-$6,000 |
| Current High Bid: |
$0.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$0.00 |
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| Category: |
Antiquities
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| Sub Category: |
Classical Antiquities - Greek
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| Culture or Country: |
Magna Graecia.
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| Period: |
Hellenistic period, ca. 300 B.C.
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| Size: |
4”H. x 3-1/2”W. |
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| Description: |
Molded terracotta head of a satyr, depicted with expressive, naturalistic facial features, having high plump cheek bones, arched browline, lidded eyes with perforated pupils, and parted lips bearing upper teeth. Wearing a grape leaf diadem having a central disc positioned between his two pointed horns. A few remaining traces of pinkish pigment highlights. Overall scattered areas of surface encrustation. A small original piece reattached in the rear and some small loss on the rear center edge, otherwise intact, overall exc. cond. Custom lucite base. A beautiful example. (Note: estimate in catalog was in error). |
| Provenance: |
Fleischman collection, NYC. To family by descent. Acquired from Aaron Gallery, London, September, 1994. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$52.00 |
| International: |
$105.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Hellenistic Terracotta Satyr Head
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